What are the common types of outdoor lighting?

Low voltage (12V) landscape lighting is typically recommended for residential use. Solar lights are also a convenient and environmentally-friendly option for homeowners. Line voltage (120V) landscape lighting is common for commercial and municipal use, and can also be appropriate for estate-size homes.

What are the benefits of outdoor lighting?

Among the many benefits of outdoor lighting is that it enhances a home’s beauty and curb appeal. Also, outdoor lights increase home security by deterring burglars who operate under the cover of darkness. Additionally, outdoor lighting improves safety, because trips and falls are less likely on well-lit paths and walkways.

How bright should outdoor lights be?

It depends upon the application, the fixtures being used and their location, but residential landscape lighting generally ranges between 50 and 700 lumens.

What is the best color temperature for outdoor lights?

The most common color temperature for outdoor lighting is 2700K, which is a warm, inviting white light. But outdoor lights typically range from 2200K (very warm, like candlelight) to 4000K (cool and bluish, like moonlight).

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Fat Boy Large (Bronze) Lamp-Ready Spotlight | 150-500 Lumens

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As low as $39.99

Most affordable, best-seller. Sheet brass construction (economical). Built-in glare guard & adjustable knuckle for aiming light output.
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MR16 Bulb

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Bulb Size: MR16 LED Bulb (Customizable)

Uses: Medium to Large sized trees & architectural features (wall spaces, columns).
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Max Spread (Bronze) Lamp Ready Path Light | 200-425 Lumens

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As low as $72.99

Most popular style - offers the widest light output. Durable, cast brass construction (thick/heavy). Provides 16ft diameter of illumination.

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G4 Bi-Pin Bulb

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Bulb Size: G4 LED Bi-Pin Bulb (Customizable)

Uses: Pathways, sidewalks, garden beds and driveways.
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Conehead (Bronze) Lamp Ready Path Light | 200-425 Lumens

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As low as $72.99

Classic, popular style - conical shaped hat. Durable, cast brass construction (thick/heavy). Provides 12ft diameter of illumination.

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G4 Bi-Pin Bulb

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Bulb Size: G4 LED Bi-Pin Bulb (Customizable)

Uses: Pathways, sidewalks, garden beds and driveways.
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7" Flat Hat (Bronze) Lamp Ready Path Light | 200-425 Lumens

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As low as $72.99

Classic, popular style - linear shaped hat. Durable, cast brass construction (thick/heavy). Provides 12ft diameter of illumination.

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G4 Bi-Pin Bulb

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5" Flat Hat (Bronze) Lamp Ready Path Light | 200-425 Lumens

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As low as $72.99

Classic, popular style - linear shaped hat. Durable, cast brass construction (thick/heavy). Provides 9ft diameter of illumination.
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Bulb Size: G4 LED Bi-Pin Bulb (Customizable)

Uses: Pathways, sidewalks, garden beds and driveways.
Brass Surface or Tree Mount (Bronze)

$9.99

A universal surface and tree mount featuring a durable brass construction with bronze finish. Compatible with all VOLT® Spotlights, Path & Area Lights, and Flood Lights.

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Bronze Conehead (Shade Only)

$22.99

Shade ONLY, does not include lamp housing or finial.

Solid Brass Construction. Designed to mount on VOLT stems.

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7" Bronze Flat Hat (Shade Only)

$22.99

Shade ONLY, does not include lamp housing or finial.

Solid Brass Construction. Designed to mount on VOLT stems.

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5" Bronze Flat Hat (Shade Only)

$22.99

Shade ONLY, does not include lamp housing or finial.

Solid Brass Construction. Designed to mount on VOLT stems.

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Bronze Max Spread (Shade Only)

$21.99

Shade ONLY, does not include lamp housing or finial.

Solid Brass Construction. Designed to mount on VOLT stems.

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Turtle Safe Mini 7" Flat Hat (Bronze) Lamp Ready Path Light | 590-630 Nanometers

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To $112.96

Turtle-safe, mini version of the classic linear hat style. Designed for use with FWC Approved, Turtle-Safe LED bulbs. Durable, cast brass construction (thick/heavy).
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Bulb Size: G4 LED Bi-Pin Bulb (Customizable)

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